Terrifying 🔥🙃....movie dealing with underwords ...nice story play
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Detailed Ratings
Plot 4.3/5
Characters 4.0/5
Acting 4.3/5
Cinematography 4.0/5
Soundtrack 4.3/5
Alien
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Balance
+16 -3
Score weighted by each hero's level: a recommendation from a level 3 hero counts for 3.
4.0/5
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Ranking among movies: #17 Science Fiction
Updated on 21/02/2026
The Terrifying Elegance of Space: Ridley Scott's "Alien"
In 1979, cinema-goers were introduced to a creature that would redefine science fiction horror. Nestled within the high-tech eeriness of Ridley Scott's "Alien" is a visceral tension that grips from the opening credits. As the camera pans across a desolate galaxy, anticipation and dread hang in the air like an ominous prelude to a nightmare.
The Pitch
A commercial spaceship, Nostromo, drifts back to Earth with its unsuspecting crew in stasis. Their journey takes a menacing detour when they are awakened by a mysterious distress signal from an uncharted planet. When they investigate, they encounter a lifeform that is as magnificent as it is deadly. What follows is an intense struggle for survival against this unstoppable alien presence.
Direction and Visual Universe
Ridley Scott crafts an atmospheric masterpiece, blending gritty realism with otherworldly terror. The striking visuals of H.R. Giger's design create an environment both futuristic and hauntingly organic. With Sigourney Weaver's breakout role as Ripley, her steely resolve becomes emblematic of strength under pressure. Jerry Goldsmith’s eerie score punctuates each scene with nerve-wracking precision, enhancing the film’s signature tension.
Who Should Watch This
This film is essential viewing for fans of science fiction that treads into horror territory,or anyone curious about genre-defining cinema. With its tight 117-minute runtime, "Alien" stands alone despite spawning numerous sequels and spin-offs. Be prepared for intense sequences and mature themes; this isn't your typical space adventure.
+13
Balance
+16 -3
Score weighted by each hero's level: a recommendation from a level 3 hero counts for 3.
4.0/5
5
Reviews
Ranking among movies: #17 Science Fiction
Detailed Ratings
Plot 4.3/5
Characters 4.0/5
Acting 4.3/5
Cinematography 4.0/5
Soundtrack 4.3/5
Updated on 21/02/2026
The Terrifying Elegance of Space: Ridley Scott's "Alien"
In 1979, cinema-goers were introduced to a creature that would redefine science fiction horror. Nestled within the high-tech eeriness of Ridley Scott's "Alien" is a visceral tension that grips from the opening credits. As the camera pans across a desolate galaxy, anticipation and dread hang in the air like an ominous prelude to a nightmare.
The Pitch
A commercial spaceship, Nostromo, drifts back to Earth with its unsuspecting crew in stasis. Their journey takes a menacing detour when they are awakened by a mysterious distress signal from an uncharted planet. When they investigate, they encounter a lifeform that is as magnificent as it is deadly. What follows is an intense struggle for survival against this unstoppable alien presence.
Direction and Visual Universe
Ridley Scott crafts an atmospheric masterpiece, blending gritty realism with otherworldly terror. The striking visuals of H.R. Giger's design create an environment both futuristic and hauntingly organic. With Sigourney Weaver's breakout role as Ripley, her steely resolve becomes emblematic of strength under pressure. Jerry Goldsmith’s eerie score punctuates each scene with nerve-wracking precision, enhancing the film’s signature tension.
Who Should Watch This
This film is essential viewing for fans of science fiction that treads into horror territory,or anyone curious about genre-defining cinema. With its tight 117-minute runtime, "Alien" stands alone despite spawning numerous sequels and spin-offs. Be prepared for intense sequences and mature themes; this isn't your typical space adventure.
Status: Completed
Publication: 1979
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original language: English
Age rating: Mature (18+)
Genres: Science Fiction First Contact
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Innovative and copied many times
Innovative sci-fi/horror movie for its time. It has inspired many others since.
The first time I saw it, I was too scared.
Today, since it’s had so many copies, it wouldn't have the same effect.
The first time I saw it, I was too scared.
Today, since it’s had so many copies, it wouldn't have the same effect.
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Furchteinflößend, aber dieses Meisterwerk kann man nicht ignorieren.
Still the best sci-fi survival horror movie
The first Alien movie truly stands alone. It has the magic formula of survival horror, hyper-realistic (at the time) aliens and futuristic technology, and great acting. It's hard to believe this movie became the genesis of a massive franchise, and I hate to say that it may have peaked with its very first installment.
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A Sci-Fi/Horror Great
Alien is, if I remember correctly, one of the films preserved in the Library of Congress for its artistic value. It totally deserves to be there, too. Few films can live up to its legacy, its impact on the sci-fi and horror genres, and its overall quality.
I think the setting is great. It's so easy to feel just as cramped and scared watching the movie as the characters do being part of it. There's a reason that "suspenseful" is one of the most common words used to describe the movie. The practical effects are incredible, especially on the Xenomorph itself. Not to mention the design! The second mouth, the acid for blood...this thing is an icon for a reason.
The cast is also incredible. Sigourney Weaver is, of course, the highlight, but the rest of the ship's crew is memorable and fun to watch. They're not just bodies that drop when the Xenomorph attacks; they're people who you miss once they've been slaughtered. Ash is also a great secondary villain, played brilliantly by the late Sir Ian Holm.
I do think that the movie can drag at points, which I know is sacrilege to some people. I fully admit to being an impatient person, so some of the drawn-out moments just made me antsy instead of increasingly nervous. Still, it's a movie worth watching if you like to watch aliens running around and killing people.
I think the setting is great. It's so easy to feel just as cramped and scared watching the movie as the characters do being part of it. There's a reason that "suspenseful" is one of the most common words used to describe the movie. The practical effects are incredible, especially on the Xenomorph itself. Not to mention the design! The second mouth, the acid for blood...this thing is an icon for a reason.
The cast is also incredible. Sigourney Weaver is, of course, the highlight, but the rest of the ship's crew is memorable and fun to watch. They're not just bodies that drop when the Xenomorph attacks; they're people who you miss once they've been slaughtered. Ash is also a great secondary villain, played brilliantly by the late Sir Ian Holm.
I do think that the movie can drag at points, which I know is sacrilege to some people. I fully admit to being an impatient person, so some of the drawn-out moments just made me antsy instead of increasingly nervous. Still, it's a movie worth watching if you like to watch aliens running around and killing people.
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A good movie but not my genre
I have nothing against Alien movies, they look very well made from the clips I've seen. I just enjoyed the movie Prometheus which is in the same genre (even though it has no connection to the other films) except for the monsters that we discover on the planet that the crew sees.
My rating only concerns me, for fans of sci-fi alien gore and horror you're going to love it. Enjoy watching.
My rating only concerns me, for fans of sci-fi alien gore and horror you're going to love it. Enjoy watching.
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